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Scorley Family History

Scorley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Corley, Cowley, Morley, Curley, Coley, Thorley, Worley, Corney

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Where is the Scorley family from?

You can see how Scorley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scorley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Scorley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Scorley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scorley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scorley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Scorley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scorley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Scorley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Scorley. For the veterans among your Scorley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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